Ceramics History

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• Australian Pottery  - Focuses on post World War II history (1940-1975). View photos of the pit fired pots project.
• Catawba Valley Pottery of North Carolina  - Learn about this early 19th century style developed by craftsman Daniel Seagle. Get information on potters, kiln openings, and other events.
• Early Islamic Tiles  - Tour the collection and learn about Lockwood de Forest II, who owned some of these items.
• Fine Mexican Ceramics  - Learn about wares made by the Olmecs, Aztecs, Teotihuacans, and other Mexican cultures.
• Foo Dogs: The Sacred Guardians  - Includes history of the ceramic temple guardians, their importance to Buddhism, artwork, and symbolism.
• History of the Goodfellow Potteries  - Learn about the wares of Thomas Goodfellow I and II, who both worked in Staffordshire, England during the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. Photos.
• Italian Renaissance Ceramics  - View the collection in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Many photos.
• Japanese Ceramics: About Kilns  - History of Japanese ceramics, including the kilns of Arita, Kutani, Shigaraki, Mino, and Hagi.
• Ko-Imari  - Presents history of Imari porcelain, produced in Hizen province before the Meiji period.
• Kuntani Ceramic Homepage  - Learn about this elaborate Japanese style by visiting the virtual library, museum, and glossary.
• Medieval Pottery Construction  - Examines how 13th and 14th century craftsmen made handles, glazes rims, spouts, and more. Photos show details.
• Medieval Pottery Research Group  - Group of enthusiasts who study 16th, 17th, and 18th century pottery. Read their newsletter and get information on joining.
• Talavera  - Read about this ware produced in Puebla, Mexico. History, definition, and how to tell if Talavera is real or fake.